Mozambique name Geny Catamo in starting XI for Ethiopia qualifier

Mozambique have named Geny Catamo in their starting line-up for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Ethiopia.

The Group match, which kicks off at 13:00 GMT, is the third-round fixture in the qualification campaign. Catamo’s inclusion follows concern over his workload after a demanding European season.

The Sporting forward trained without any physical restrictions and is fit to start for Mozambique. He had been rested last Wednesday because of accumulated fatigue, but has now been selected from the beginning.

Mozambique are second in the group with four points after drawing with Senegal and beating Sudan. They will be aiming to maintain their strong position with another positive result.

Ethiopia are bottom of the group without a point. The visiting side are seeking their first victory of the campaign as they attempt to revive their qualification hopes.

Mozambique start with Ernan Siluane in goal, behind a defence of Domingos Macandza, Mexer, Reinildo Mandava and Bruno Langa.

Alfons Amade and Guima are named in midfield, with Pepo, Geny Catamo, Stanley Ratifo and Witi completing the starting XI.

Mozambique XI: Ernan Siluane, Domingos Macandza, Mexer, Reinildo Mandava, Bruno Langa, Alfons Amade, Guima, Pepo, Geny Catamo, Stanley Ratifo, Witi.

Ethiopia line up with Abubeker Nura, Kaleb Beyene, Melkamu Bogale, Bereket Samuel, Alelign Muluneh, Gatuoch Panom, Wegene Gezahegn, Kenean Markine, Biniyam Fikru, Carlos Damtew and Abel Habtamu.

Ethiopia XI: Abubeker Nura, Kaleb Beyene, Melkamu Bogale, Bereket Samuel, Alelign Muluneh, Gatuoch Panom, Wegene Gezahegn, Kenean Markine, Biniyam Fikru, Carlos Damtew, Abel Habtamu.